Strawberry Daiquiri Float (Print View)

A fresh blend of strawberries, lime, ice cream, and sparkling water for a cool summer treat.

# Components:

→ Strawberry Daiquiri Base

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 2 fluid ounces white rum, optional

→ Float

05 - 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or dairy-free alternative
06 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Sliced strawberries
09 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine strawberries, sugar, lime juice, and rum in blender. Blend until smooth consistency is achieved.
02 - Pour the strawberry mixture evenly between two tall chilled glasses.
03 - Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream into each glass.
04 - Slowly pour chilled sparkling water over the ice cream and strawberry base until glasses are filled, allowing gentle foaming action.
05 - Top each glass with fresh mint leaves, a strawberry slice, and a lime wedge.
06 - Serve immediately with a straw and spoon for optimal enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy dessert cocktail but takes less time than a coffee run, so you actually have time to enjoy summer.
  • The sparkling water twist means you can skip the rum entirely and still feel like you're having something special.
02 -
  • If you pour the sparkling water too fast, you'll end up with a glass that overflows in a sticky strawberry mess—I know this because I've done it, and it's a lesson learned through actual defeat.
  • The difference between a good float and a great float is about two degrees of temperature; everything needs to be properly chilled or the whole thing collapses into a puddle.
03 -
  • A frozen glass changes everything about how this drink tastes and how long you can actually enjoy it without it turning into strawberry soup.
  • The secret to the perfect foam is pouring slowly and letting the carbonation do the work—rush this step and you lose the visual drama that makes this fun.
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